Uhuru and family share Christmas with children's homes

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his family on Saturday shared early Christmas with various children's homes.

The former President interacted with the children and gifted them ahead of Christmas day.

In a statement, Uhuru said that Christmas is a time to share virtues with everyone.

"Once again Christmas is here; a time to remember and apply our shared values of compassion, sharing and communion. We share this holiday with all people of all persuasions because what we celebrate are cherished universal human impulses," he said.

"Let the holidays bring us closer to each other so that collectively, we can lighten our burden and brighten our journey. Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year!”.

The children's homes included Gatundu Children's Home, Mama Ngina Children's Home, Mama Fatuma Children's Home, St Dorcas Educational Centre and Mary Faith Rescue Centre.

Earlier, Uhuru gifted Faithful at a church in Ruiru, Kiambu County Sh1 million Christmas donation.

Uhuru was not present at the JCM Church but he called the pastor, who put him on the loudspeaker to talk to the congregation.

The retired president said he had been informed that the church was having a party for those who are not able to provide for themselves in these difficult times.

“I told him I could not abandon our people and whatever he is doing, I will top him up. I have told him I will extend Sh1 million so that he can buy unga for more people. I wish you happy holidays to you all and your families and may God solve the problems we are going through,” Uhuru said amid cheers from the worshipers.

He promised to find time to worship at the church come next year.